Didalam kehidupan sehari-hari, kamu dan kita semua pasti pernah ingin melakukan sesuatu dengan meminta izin terlebih dahulu kepada seseorang bukan?. Nah, pengetahuan tentang cara atau ungkapan-ungkapan apa saja yang sering digunakan untuk meminta izin didalam bahasa inggris disebut asking for permission, memberi izin disebut giving permission, dan juga cara menolaknya disebut refusing permission.
Asking for Permission
- Can I …?
- May I …?
- Could I …?
- Shall I…?
- Do you mind if…?
- Do you think I could …?
- Would it be possible for me to …?
- Would you mind if …?
- Is it okay if …?
- Would it be all right if …?
Giving Permission
- Yes, certainly (formal)
- Yes, please.
- Yes, of course.
- Yes, you may do that.
- Of course you can.
- Sure, go ahead.
- No problem.
- Please feel free.
- Sure
- Go ahead
- No, I don’t mind
Refusing Permission
- Unfortunately, you can’t do that.
- Sorry, I think it’s impossible for you.
- I have to say no for this case.
- You cannot do that.
- You could not do that.
- I am afraid not.
- No, you may not.
- Sorry, you are not permitted.
- No, please don’t.
- I’m sorry, but that’s not possible.
- I’m afraid, but you can’t.
- I think you shouldn’t do it.
NOTE..!!
Ketika meminta izin untuk melakukan sesuatu, biasanya menggunakan kata “Please” untuk membuat permintaan yang terdengar lebih santun dan sopan.
Contoh:
Please can I ask my money?
Can I please ask my money?
Can I ask my money, please?
Contoh Percakapan Expression of Asking, Giving, and Refusing Permission
Percakapan 1
Noni : Morning, Rin.
Rina : Hi morning, Noni.
Noni : Do you still have the newest novel of Harry Potter?
Rina : Yeah, I still have it. What’s wrong, Noni?
Noni : I really want to buy and read it. However, the novel is sold out. Can I borrow your Novel?
Rina : Oh I see, but I’m afraid you can’t. My cousin still borrowed it.
Noni : That’s okay, Rina, maybe next time.
Rina : I’m sorry Noni, but I will let you know when she has returned it.
Noni : Sure, thank you so much.
Rina : Anytime Non.
Terjemahan:
Noni : Pagi Rin.
Rina : Hai, Pagi Noni.
Noni : Apakah kamu masih memiliki novel Harry Potter terbaru?.
Rina : Ya, aku masih memilikinya. Ada apa Noni?.
Noni : Aku sungguh ingin membeli dan membacanya. Namun, novelnya sudah terjual habis. Bisakah aku meminjam novelmu.
Rina : begitu, tapi aku khawatir kamu tidak bisa. Sepupuku masih meminjamnya.
Noni : Tidak apa-apa Rina, mungkin lain waktu.
Rina : Maaf Noni, tapi aku akan memberitahumu ketika dia sudah mengembalikannya.
Noni : Tentu, terima kasih banyak.
Rina : Kapanpun Non.
Percakapan 2
Peter : Good morning Boss.
John : Good morning Peter.
Peter : I want to talk about tomorrow’s meeting.
John : Yeah, what it is?
Peter : Would you mind if I came in late to work tomorrow? I am going to go to a garage to repair my car.
John : Hmmm, I’m afraid not.
Peter : What if I work overtime tonight?
John : Well, maybe you can go home earlier for today and then go to garage.
Peter : May I go home earlier, Sir?
John : Yes, that’s fine.
Peter : Thank you Sir, I really appreciate it.
John : You are welcome, Peter.
Terjemahan:
Peter : Selamat pagi Bos.
John : Selamat pagi Peter.
Peter : Saya ingin membicarakan mengenai pertemuan besok.
John : Ya, ada apa?.
Peter : Apakah anda keberatan jika saya datang bekerja terlambat besok? Saya akan pergi ke bengkel untuk memperbaiki mobil saya.
John : Hmmm, saya rasa tidak.
Peter : Bagaimana jika saya bekerja lembur malam ini?.
John : Baik mungkin kamu bisa pulang lebih awal hari ini lalu pergi ke bengkel.
Peter : Bisakah saya pulang lebih awal Pak?.
John : Ya, tidak masalah.
Peter : Terima kasih Pak, saya sangat menghargainya.
John : Terima kasih kembali Peter.
source:ec.com